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Home » Travel is not a luxury; Travel is a requirement for a meaningful life

Travel is not a luxury; Travel is a requirement for a meaningful life

Sasi's parents house

I just got back from a great 2 week trip to southeast Asia.  I was in Malaysia and Philippines working with my partners in my business.  Every time I travel, I come back home with memories and experiences that I will remember forever.

1st stop: Kuala Lumpur!

Indian Malaysian group
Thanks to all my fans for their support.  We had a special dinner at Conti’s in Makati (Greenbelt) in Manila. I gave a preview to my video course, “Laws of Wealth for Generation Y” and got to meet some great people

Manila: Simon Chan Fan Appreciation Dinner

At contis
This is Team Extreme 1-11; a very very impressive team led by Billy Dela Fuente.  Most impressive was that everything in their team was very well coordinated.

Ice Casasola at SMX Awards Recognition

I love Ice… he is always… ALWAYS putting on a show!

This is Team Extreme 1-11; a very very impressive team led by Billy Dela Fuente.  Most impressive was that everything in their team was very well coordinated.

Back to Malaysia – A Special Chinese New Year Dinner!

Sasi's parents house
This was at Sasi Silvarajoo’s parents’ house.  I was really touched that they cooked a SPECIAL Chinese New Year dinner for me.  They specifically cooked the dishes that I liked (steamed fish, kang kong, etc).  I was very touched.  It was my first time celebrating Chinese New Year with Indians and it was definitely memorable!

This was our Chinese New Year crew:

 

These are Peruma’s kids… I was so impressed.  They are Indian but speak FLUENT MANDARIN CHINESE!  They can speak 4 languages; English, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil (Indian) and Malaya Bahasa!

TRAVEL CREATES MEMORIES

Like many people, I used to think of travel as a luxury and something that you get to do if you are fortunate and lucky.  However, the more I travel and the more memories are created, my perspective towards travel has started to change.

It all goes back to how you define what a “meaningful” life is and if life is about experiences and memories, then travel is no longer a luxury; instead it should be considered mandatory and a requirement to live a meaningful life.

It is only through travel that you get to see things you can never see at home; to meet new friends that you would never have met; to learn new cultures and to taste new foods.  It also gives you an entirely new perspective on your current situation at home.  In other words, travel not only creates memories but it gives you more wisdom!

Once my son Ethan grows up, I plan to take him on my trips to Asia so that he does not grow up sheltered in the American culture.  I want him to experience as many different things as possible and to learn to keep an open mind.

Travel does not mean you have to fly across the globe, it could simply mean travel locally to another city that you have never been to.  It can be as easy as a 2 hour driving distance as long as it is a place that you have never been to.  If you live in a big city, go visit a small town. If you live in a small town, go visit and spend a few days in the big city. Just go somewhere new!

Even if your budget is tight and you don’t have money, I believe you can find ways to save and come up with the money to travel.

Here is an idea: if you don’t have the funds to travel, go sell your TV.  You will create your lasting memories on your next travel trip than your TV.  Come to think of it, if you ask anyone their top 10 memories in their lives, I’m sure none of the top 10 involve the TV!  The memories that we die with always involve us doing something with our families and loved ones and never involves the TV.

So think of where you want to travel this year and who will you be going with?

Go somewhere new and enrich your life!

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

  1. hideliza salazar says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    I spent 2 days away from home. Family members and friends were with me in visiting a neighboring province and swimming at white beach, which is still unpolluted. The island was once a haven of a local terror group.

    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 31, 2012 at 4:32 pm

      Kuala Lumpur is pretty quiet for Chinese New Year, glad you have a good time here. Could see Team Extreme is pretty awesome too…

      Reply
  2. Alipio Dalmacio says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    I am a Filipino; I became an American citizen in 2006. I was glad to see the picture of your dinner at Makati. Thanks. Alipio

    Reply
  3. Alipio Dalmacio says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    I am a Filipino; I became an American citizen in 2006. I was excited when you said you visited Manila, among others, with pictures. That was a nice dinner you had at Makati. Tha

    Reply
  4. glenda villorente says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    before im always at home i never go out,coz im afraid.but thank you mr.chan,because you pick me as one of the 10 lucky winner of simon chan a fan appreciation in manila.and its was great and memorable experience of my life:)thanks a lot.

    Reply
  5. Zainal says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Hi Simon may I correct your caption of the last photo; Malaya Bahasa should read Bahasa Malaysia. Regards
    Zainal

    Reply
  6. Tess says

    February 3, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Hi Sir Simon!
    I do hope to meet you on your next trip here and thanks for recognizing XTRM 1-11!!! And this means To Forth Triumph is to refuse to be Ordinary…
    You are truly the best mentor! God bless.

    Reply
  7. Tess says

    February 3, 2012 at 9:55 am

    I mean TO BRING FORTH TRIUMPH IS TO REFUSE TO BE ORDINARY>>>that’s XTRM 1-11!!! We love our team so much and Mr.Simon Chan,too!

    Reply
  8. graceshell says

    February 8, 2012 at 11:58 am

    i like your pictiure….

    Reply
  9. Lea Bunag says

    March 3, 2012 at 7:59 am

    Hello Simon!

    Love your suggestion about selling the TV so one can travel. That’s a real bright idea. One gets a lot of experience and wisdom too, thru travel. Awesome!

    Reply
  10. Vilma says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Good Day Sir Simon!

    You opened my mind when you said that TRAVEL is a mandatory requirement to a meaningful life. I love watching TV and movies but it don’t create memories; you’re very right… good observation. I love travelling with love ones and friends creating memories..these are the memories that inspires me when I’m in a pressured situation and bad mood.It lifts my spirit, energizes me and gives me reason to live and work harder for my family.

    Reply
  11. Conrado de Guzman says

    January 20, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    How I can join . I want to have extra income or business. I work here in Singapore

    Reply
  12. webpage says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:27 am

    Remarkable! Its truly awesome paragraph, I have got much clear idea
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